Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

3 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~500 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by Cook with Nabeela on YouTube
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  1. Sauté Onions

    Heat 100ml of olive oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and until they turn translucent, stirring frequently for about .

  2. Add Tomatoes

    Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the pan with the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, which takes about .

  3. Incorporate Spices and Chillies

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (haldi), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 chopped green chillies. Mix well and cook for about until the spices are fragrant.

  4. Cook Potatoes

    Add 2 potatoes to the pan and mix them thoroughly with the masala. Pour in 100ml of water, stir, and cover the pan. Let the potatoes cook until tender, which should take approximately , stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  5. Scramble Eggs

    Once the potatoes are tender and most of the water has evaporated, crack 5 eggs directly into the pan. Immediately begin to scramble the eggs into the potato mixture, breaking them up with your spoon. Continue cooking and stirring until the eggs are fully cooked and well combined with the potatoes, about .

  6. Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pan from heat. Garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander. Stir once more to distribute the coriander evenly. The Potato Egg Bhurji is now ready to be served.

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains eggs.
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